Some musical theater students at DU wait until after they graduate to look for their big break. Junior Faith Goins may have already found hers. Goins, 20, was cast as a chorus member and as one of the Dynamites — the trio of female singers who narrate the show — […]
For many people, the sound of a carillon is a bellwether for the holiday season. But at DU, the Williams Carillon will chime throughout the summer during the second annual Summer Carillon Recital Series. University Carillonneur Carol Jickling Lens started the series in 2010. “DU has one […]
If you were to meet Jason Barton at a party and ask what he did for a living, he’d probably tell you: “I’m a garbage man.” An odd occupation, you might think, for someone with a bachelor’s degree in sociology from DU, a master’s in English from the University of […]
At an average DU event, a 21-year-old college student would blend right in with the crowd. But at DU’s annual Emeritus Tea — where attendees include alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago, emeritus faculty members and retired staff — junior Henry Miketa stood out. Although the alumni from […]
As family and friends looked on, and buoyed by the life lessons imparted by Commencement speaker John Morgridge, 962 University of Denver students received their undergraduate degrees at a June 4 ceremony held at DU’s Magness Arena. Morgridge, chairman emeritus of Cisco Systems, also received an honorary doctorate in education […]
Summer is about to sprout on South Pearl Street, with the arrival of the annual farmers’ market on June 5 and a trio of music festivals — including the brand new Old South Pearl Jam — on the second Saturdays of June, July and August. Featuring around 70 vendors selling […]
Nearly 1,130 undergraduate students are expected to receive their DU diplomas at Commencement this year. Former Cisco President and CEO John Morgridge will be this year’s speaker. Morgridge joined computer networking company Cisco in 1988 as president and CEO and took the company public two years later. In 1995, he […]
An undocumented college student’s experience advocating for immigrant rights, an inside look at Denver’s bike-riding culture and a glimpse into the world of online dating are just a few of the themes explored in DU’s annual student film showcase. Now in its third year, the 2011 showcase — INSHORT:DOCS — […]
Nearly 1,000 graduate students are expected to receive their DU diplomas at Commencement this year. Jami Miscik, a former deputy director of the CIA, will be the featured speaker. During Miscik’s 20-year intelligence career, she was responsible for all of the CIA’s intelligence analysts, the production of all source analysis […]
In a telling sign of the country’s struggling economy, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette didn’t sugarcoat the difficult job market facing University of Denver Sturm College of Law graduates but reminded them that tough times also afford opportunities. Nearly 300 new DU law graduates crossed the stage May 21 inside Magness […]
The DU Alpine Club will host its inaugural showing of the Adventure Film Festival, which includes six independent adventure films from last year. Films to be shown include: Solo, Eastern Rises, Skatestian, Wild Water, Second Nature and As it Happens. Proceeds from the event will benefit the […]
Fueled by three-goal performances from senior Todd Baxter and sophomore Cameron Flint, the No. 6-seeded University of Denver men’s lacrosse team defeated the No. 3-seeded Johns Hopkins Blue Jays 14-9 in the second game of the Hofstra quarterfinals at Shuart Stadium in Hempstead, N.Y. With the victory, the Pioneers (15-2) […]
A donor wall honoring Ambassador Sié Chéou-Kang was unveiled May 19 in a special ceremony at the SIÉ CHÉOU-KANG Center for International Security and Diplomacy at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies. The wall highlights the accomplishments of Ambassador Sié — a diplomat, educator, author and playwright who contributed […]
It’s the time of year to gather round the maypole. Each year, the DU Programs Board (DUPB) puts on a weeklong celebration where students gather for free food, games and music to celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of the summer break. Here’s a rundown of […]
DU’s Native Student Alliance will host a spring powwow, “New Beginnings,” that will showcase Native American drummers and dancers of all ages and honor Native American students graduating from DU this spring. Native nations from throughout the United States and Canada will be represented at the powwow. DU senior and […]